After School

More than 15 years of research confirms that children and youth who participate in after-school and summer programs can reap many benefits including increased academic achievement, better school attendance, fewer disciplinary actions, reduction in risky behaviors, and improved health and wellness.

Drawing on public input, local data and research, PCL adopted the following goal for Levy funded after-school programs: Provide safe and constructive after-school and summer programming that supports children’s well-being and school success. The strategies adopted to work toward this goal are:

The need:

Oregon has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the country (77% in 2015).

There is a significant gap in academic achievement between white students and students of color with African American, Native American, Latino and Pacific Islander students graduating high school at significantly lower rates than white students.

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